Tutorial Assistant

Full time fixed-term role
- Work-life balance
- Career Development

**Kia hiwa rā**

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

**Te āheinga: The opportunity**

You will be working with students enrolled in our Computing and IT programmes. As a Tutorial Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to facilitate quality educational outcomes. This role is pivotal in our commitment to providing an enriching learning environment for our students.

Your duties will encompass providing tutorial assistance, marking, supporting school holiday programmes, events and alumni connections, liaising with academic staff to understand the specific learning needs and objectives of our students and support the Programme Coordinator. You will be instrumental in providing learning support to students, tailored to their individual needs and learning styles. This includes both group and individual tuition, ensuring that each student receives the attention they need to thrive.

This role will also enhance alumni connectivity as the TA will continually gather data for future consistency reviews by developing and implementing a system to do this. This will further relieve pressure on the existing teaching team and help meet QA deadlines.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You'll have:

- An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
- Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
- Advanced communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to cater to different learning styles
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience with online teaching platforms and digital learning tools
- Familiarity with current industry trends and developments
- Excellent problem-solving skills to help students overcome academic challenges

**Tā mātau rourou: What we offer**

We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

**Tono mai: How to Apply**

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Click **apply**. Application will close on 27th of August 2024 at 17:00.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
- Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
48372- Posted on
22 Aug 2024- Closes on
27 Aug 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Mt Albert- Expertise
Academic, Academic Management, Academic Operations, Academic Quality Management, Lecturing, Other, Research, Technical Support- Job level(s)
Entry/graduate, Experienced- Work type(s)
Fixed-Term - Full time